A Happy Country Focused on Natural Scenery and Buddhist Temples

Bhutan Guide | A Happy Country Focused on Natural Scenery and Buddhist Temples 📝 Visas: Tourist visas and business visas with very simple requirements Tourist visa: Provide a copy of the passport's bio page and the application form. When applying, you need to pay a visa fee of $40 and a tourism tax of $100 per day of the trip. The visa is issued based on the length of the itinerary and is valid for a single entry. Business visa: Provide a copy of the passport's bio page, application form, itinerary, and invitation letter. No tourism tax is required. 📝 Itinerary: Independent travel is possible, but attractions are quite far apart, so joining a tour group is more convenient. ✈️ Flights: Transit through a third country, with Bangkok (Thailand) being the most convenient. You can choose Tashi Airline or Druk Air. The former is available on Ctrip, and the latter can be booked through its official website. ⚠️ When flying to Bhutan, remember to choose a window seat on the left side to enjoy the views of the Himalayas! 🏠 Hotels: For luxury hotels, Amankora comes highly recommended, with exceptional service, scenery, and facilities. It has a total of 5 lodges located in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, and Bumthang. Each lodge has similar interiors but offers distinct activities and views. Only the Punakha lodge has a swimming pool. Amankora is an all-inclusive option, covering not only three meals but also many free activities, and even includes visa and tourism taxes. Six Senses, Como Uma, and Pemako are also among the better choices. Of course, 4-star and 3-star hotels can also be selected based on location, etc. 🔗 Routes: Covering natural landscapes and Buddhist temples, with options to suit different budgets. For a concise trip: Visit only Paro, including temple tours and the hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery. A 3-day round trip is sufficient. For a longer trip: Even 15 days can be filled with rich experiences. Arrive in Paro: Drive to Thimphu (1.5 hours) Thimphu: Visit ancient temples, the National Memorial Chorten, and Tashichho Dzong Thimphu to Punakha: 3-hour drive Stop at Dochula Pass to admire the magnificent views of Mount Gangkhar Puensum and the eastern Himalayas Punakha: Visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten and Punakha Dzong Punakha: Explore Chimi Lhakhang and Wangdue Phodrang Dzong Punakha to Gangtey: 2.5-hour drive, where you can see black-necked cranes Gangtey: Hiking is available, and you can spot black-necked cranes that fly from Tibet Gangtey to Paro: 4-hour drive Paro: Visit Kyichu Lhakhang (one of Bhutan's oldest temples) and Rinpung Dzong (Bhutan's most famous temple, perhaps the finest example of Bhutanese architecture you'll see) Paro to Bumthang: 30-minute flight Bumthang: Known as "Bhutan's Switzerland," where you can visit Jampa Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang, and Tamshing Lhakhang Bumthang to Paro to Thimphu: Flight (depending on the daily flight schedule) + 1.5-hour drive 🌀 Seasons: All seasons are great. Spring is for flowers; summer is ideal for hiking and waterfall viewing; autumn offers plenty of hiking and festival activities with golden harvests; winter is cool but sunny, with opportunities to see snow. #Bhutan #BhutanTravel #BhutanTourism #BhutanTravelGuide #BhutanAttractions